Description
The 2021 High Hopes is a red blend from Swartland, made up of 88% Syrah, 9% Grenache, and 3% Cinsaut. The wine is fermented with native yeasts and aged for 10 months in a foudre (Syrah) and French oak (Grenache & Cinsaut). With low yields and dry farming, it offers a complex yet approachable profile. The nose presents red berry fruits, spice, and subtle earthiness, while the palate is balanced with fresh acidity and a creamy tannin finish. Ideal for pairing with dishes like roasted meats or game birds.
**Tasting Notes**: Bright red fruit, pepper, and herbal nuances, with an elegant finish.
Reviews
JancisRobinson.com 17.5/20
[Jancis Robinson, 01/01/2023]
Producer Profile
Lukas van Loggerenberg’s wines have become part of the fabric of SA cult wines.
Each wine tells a story, from the hard Graft required to build a fine wine brand from nothing in Africa, the Breton, Cabernet Franc that has found a home in Stellenbosch, the 1932 Lötter Cinsault vineyard in Franschhoek that continues to produce quality grapes despite the odds, and the Kamaraderie (Camaraderie) of the SA wine industry that makes it all possible. There are more, but of the 2022 vintage we were able to procure these ethereal wines, that represent more than just an enjoyable drink, but tell a story of a year in the vines, in South Africa, and the fortitude of its maker. Allocations are small, and the wines in great demand, thus make haste
